```Job Overview:```
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled pediatric Home Care Nurse to join our team. As a Home Care Nurse, you will provide essential medical care and support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need.
```Responsibilities:```
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature
- Perform diagnostic evaluations and laboratory tests
- Assist with specimen collection and processing
- Provide wound care, including dressing changes and suture removal
- Administer gastric lavage as necessary
- Catheterize patients when required
- Educate patients and their families about proper self-care techniques
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
```Skills:```
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems, such as Epic
- Strong diagnostic evaluation abilities
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures and specimen collection processing
- Experience with catheterization procedures
- Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions
- Familiarity with suturing techniques for wound closure
- Ability to accurately measure and interpret vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature
- Experience working in an emergency room setting is preferred
If you are a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team today and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 80 per week
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Completion bonus
- Hourly bonus
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarkston, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person